The leader of Zimbabwe's influential war veterans said on Friday that President Robert
Mugabe
would not be allowed to resist the military and remain in power.
Chris Mutsvangwa added that the veterans saluted Zimbabwe's military for seizing power earlier in the week.
On Wednesday, the veterans said
Mugabe should be removed as the country's leader and as first secretary of the ruling Zanu-PF party.
Victor Matemadanda,
Secretary-General of Zimbabwe’s War Veterans Association said the military takeover was for the good of Zimbabwe.
France said it was closely following events in
Zimbabwe
and stressed respect for constitutional law.
Britain Prime Minister Theresa May called on all sides to show restraint in
Zimbabwe
and said the situation remains fluid.
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